Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") set forth the conditions for using DOKORI (the "Service") provided by DOKORI (the "Company"). By using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Article 1. Scope

1. These Terms apply to all relationships between the Company and users regarding the use of the Service.
2. The Company may establish guidelines, help documentation, product-specific license terms, creator rules, and other supplementary rules (collectively, "Supplementary Rules") on the Service, which shall form part of these Terms.
3. The handling of personal information is governed by the separately established Privacy Policy.

Article 2. Definitions

The following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

1. "Buyer" means a user who purchases products on the Service.
2. "Creator" means a user who registers maps or other content on the Service and grants the Company a license for sales and distribution.
3. "Product" means any content sold on the Service, including Digital Products and Physical Products.
4. "Digital Product" means orienteering maps, related images, PDFs, vector data, supplementary materials, and other digital content delivered by download or viewing.
5. "Physical Product" means printed maps, merchandise, and other tangible goods.
6. "Course Data" means competition course information set on a map, including control locations, sequence, and start/finish positions. Course Data is treated as part of the Product and subject to the same license terms as map data.
7. "License Fee" means the compensation paid by the Company to a Creator in accordance with these Terms or separately specified conditions.

Article 3. Account Registration

1. Users must register truthful, accurate, and up-to-date information.
2. Users are responsible for managing their account credentials and may not lend, transfer, or share them with third parties.
3. The Company may refuse or suspend registration if it determines there is false information, deficiency, potential violation of these Terms, or other circumstances deemed inappropriate.

Article 4. Service Description and Contracting Parties

1. The Company is the seller of Products listed on the Service to Buyers. This structure is designed to reduce the burden on Creators by having the Company assume responsibility for refund processing, compliance with statutory disclosure obligations, and other transactional duties on behalf of Creators.
2. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in Products belong to the Creator who created them or the rightful rights holder. No transfer of copyright occurs through the use of the Service.
3. Creators grant the Company a non-exclusive license to the extent necessary for the operation of the Service, including sales, distribution, display, storage, and promotion of Products. The Company sells to Buyers in its own name based on this license and pays License Fees to Creators.
4. Sales contracts are formed between the Company and the Buyer. No direct sales contract is formed between the Buyer and the Creator.
5. Buyers acquire only a usage right to Products and do not acquire the copyright or other rights themselves.

Article 5. Orders, Contract Formation, and Payment

1. A sales contract between the Company and the Buyer is formed when the Buyer completes the prescribed ordering process and payment is successfully processed.
2. Payment methods are as displayed by the Company on the Service.
3. Payment processing is conducted through a payment service provider designated by the Company.
4. Buyers shall use only payment methods for which they have lawful and proper authorization.

Article 6. Product Delivery

1. Digital Products become available for download or viewing immediately after payment completion or at the time indicated on the product page.
2. Physical Products are delivered according to the method (venue pickup, shipping, etc.) and timing indicated on the product page.
3. The content, file format, license scope, precautions, and operating requirements of Products are as described on the product page.

Article 7. License to Buyers

1. The Company grants Buyers a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right to use Products in accordance with the conditions displayed on the product page.
2. Buyers may print copies corresponding to the number of copies purchased. If additional printed copies are needed, please purchase additional copies.
3. Unless otherwise specified on the product page, Buyers may not:
   1. Resell, redistribute, or repost Products
   2. Share purchased map files with third parties (via email forwarding, cloud sharing, social media file attachment, etc.)
   3. Remove copyright notices, rights notices, or credit attributions
   4. Publish full-size or high-resolution images of the entire Product on the internet
   5. Repost Products to competing map services
   6. Use Products in violation of laws or public order and morals
4. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, Buyers may post portions of a map at low resolution on personal social media accounts for the purpose of recording and analyzing routes, provided that copyright attribution is included. If the product page specifies different conditions, those conditions shall apply.
5. Where individual license terms are specified for a Product, those terms shall take precedence over this Article.

Article 8. Returns and Refunds

1. Due to the nature of digital content, refunds after download are generally not accepted, except as permitted by applicable law.
2. Physical Products are generally not accepted for return. However, if different conditions are specified on the product page, those conditions shall apply.
3. Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, if a Product has defects such as inability to download, file corruption, incorrect delivery, or material discrepancy from the product description, the Buyer may request redelivery, a corrected version, or a refund by contacting the Company within the following periods:
   • Digital Products: within 7 days of purchase
   • Physical Products: within 7 days of receipt
4. The Company may, at its discretion, issue refunds, suspend sales, replace products, or take other necessary measures when deemed necessary for fraud prevention, rights infringement response, dispute resolution, or other operational reasons.

Article 9. Creator Registration

1. Creators may register Products on the Service upon completing the prescribed registration process and receiving Company approval.
2. Creators must register their pen name or trade name, profile, bank account information, tax information, and other information requested by the Company truthfully, accurately, and kept up to date.
3. The Company may refuse registration based on its review, or may suspend or revoke registration after approval.

Article 10. License Grant by Creators

1. Creators grant the Company a non-exclusive right to reproduce, publicly transmit, make transmittable, display, distribute, promote, perform technical processing and conversion, and create backup copies of registered Products to the extent necessary for the sales, distribution, display, promotion, and operation of the Service.
2. The license in the preceding paragraph includes the authority to sublicense usage rights to Buyers under the conditions stated on the product page.
3. The Company shall not alter the content or design of maps created by the Creator in exercising the rights granted under Paragraph 1.
4. The Company may provide additional options regarding the scope of use of registered Products through Supplementary Rules.
5. Creators shall not exercise moral rights with respect to the Company's use under this Article. However, the Company shall not use Products in a manner that unjustly harms the Creator's honor or reputation.
6. Creators retain copyright in their Products.

Article 11. Creator Representations and Warranties

Creators represent and warrant to the Company the following:

1. They own the copyright to maps included in their Products, or have obtained the necessary authorization for sales from the copyright holder (including organizations such as clubs and prefectural associations)
2. Where rights to a map belong to an organization, they have obtained approval from that organization for sales
3. Products do not infringe upon the copyright, trademark rights, portrait rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party
4. They have complied with the terms of use for any base data (geospatial authority data, aerial photographs, LiDAR data, etc.) used in creating the Products
5. Products do not contain illegal information, confidential information, unlawfully obtained information, personal information of third parties, or other inappropriate information
6. Product descriptions, prices, license terms, and precautions are displayed accurately and clearly
7. No misleading representations are made regarding land access restrictions, safety, or usage permissions for the depicted terrain

Article 12. License Fee Calculation and Payment

1. The Company shall pay License Fees to Creators in accordance with rates or conditions separately determined by the Company for each Product.
2. License Fees are calculated based on the sales proceeds received by the Company from Buyers, adjusted for refunds, chargebacks, cancellations, taxes, external payment processing fees, and other deduction items separately specified by the Company.
3. Creators may apply for bank transfer when their License Fee balance reaches the minimum payment amount separately determined by the Company, using the method prescribed by the Company.
4. For transfer applications duly received by the last day of each month, the Company shall transfer funds to the Creator's designated account by the last day of the following month.
5. Bank transfer fees shall be borne by the Creator.
6. The Company may withhold License Fee payments or offset them against amounts already accrued in cases of refunds, chargebacks, Terms violations, rights infringement response, or other legitimate reasons.
7. Upon Creator withdrawal or periodic settlement separately determined by the Company, balances below the minimum payment amount may be paid after deducting transfer fees.
8. Creators are responsible for fulfilling their own tax filing obligations, including determining the necessity of qualified invoice issuer registration.

Article 13. Product Suspension and Removal

The Company may, without prior notice, request modifications, suspend publication, remove, or stop sales of Products, or take other necessary measures in the following cases:

1. When a rights infringement claim is received
2. When product descriptions contain false or misleading information
3. When laws, these Terms, or guidelines are violated
4. When the Creator has lost the authority necessary to sell the Product (including expiration of map rights)
5. When there is a risk of damage to the Company or third parties
6. Other cases deemed inappropriate by the Company

Article 14. Prohibited Conduct

Users may not engage in the following conduct:

1. Acts that violate laws or public order and morals
2. Acts that infringe upon the rights or interests of the Service or third parties
3. Unauthorized access, scraping, bot usage, or other improper means of use
4. Impersonation, false declarations, or improper use of accounts
5. Acts that interfere with the operation of the Service
6. Using Products for trespassing in restricted areas, dangerous activities, or illegal activities
7. Removing, altering, or disabling watermarks, copyright notices, or other rights management information applied to Products by the Service
8. Other acts deemed inappropriate by the Company

Article 15. Intellectual Property and Rights Infringement Response

1. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in Products listed on the Service belong to the Creator or the rightful rights holder.
2. Any person who believes their rights have been infringed may submit a report through the Company's designated method (email or designated form). Reports should include identification of the copyrighted work, the basis of the claimant's rights, and identification of the allegedly infringing content.
3. Upon receiving a report, the Company may temporarily suspend publication of the relevant Product within a reasonable period.
4. If publication is suspended, the Company shall notify the Creator of the report and provide an opportunity to file an objection.
5. The Company shall determine whether to restore or permanently remove the Product based on the content of any objection filed.
6. If multiple instances of rights infringement are confirmed, the Company may take measures including suspension of the Creator's account.

Article 16. Minors

1. Minors must obtain the consent of their legal guardian before using the Service.
2. Transactions conducted by minors without the consent of their legal guardian may be rescinded under the provisions of the Civil Code.

Article 17. Service Changes, Suspension, and Termination

1. The Company may change, suspend, or terminate all or part of the Service when necessary for maintenance, fault response, legal compliance, business decisions, or other reasons.
2. If the Service is to be terminated, the Company shall notify users at least 90 days before the termination date and provide an opportunity to download purchased Digital Products.
3. Unpaid License Fees owed to Creators shall be settled within 60 days after Service termination.

Article 18. Disclaimer

1. The Company does not guarantee that Products are fit for the Buyer's particular purpose, that they perfectly match current on-site conditions, that they ensure safety, or that land access will always be maintained.
2. Maps are based on information at the time of creation. On-site conditions may change due to terrain changes, vegetation, construction, disasters, changes in facility management policies, or other circumstances. The accuracy and quality of maps are the responsibility of the Creator.
3. Purchasing a map does not constitute permission to enter the terrain depicted in the map. When using a terrain, users must comply with the conditions established by the terrain manager (prior application, usage fees, post-use reporting, etc.). The Company assumes no responsibility for the conditions or fees established by terrain managers.
4. Users shall verify applicable laws, land manager rules, and safety precautions themselves and use Products at their own responsibility.
5. However, this Article shall not apply in cases of the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 19. Limitation of Liability

1. For damages caused by the Company's ordinary negligence, the Company's liability to users shall be limited to the amount received by the Company in connection with the transaction that directly caused the damages.
2. The limitation in the preceding paragraph shall not apply in cases of the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
3. This Article does not apply where otherwise provided by applicable law.

Article 20. Exclusion of Anti-Social Forces

Users represent that neither they nor their associates are members of anti-social forces and warrant that this will remain the case in the future.

Article 21. Amendments

1. The Company may amend these Terms when necessary due to legal changes, changes to Service content, or other reasons.
2. Amended Terms shall take effect from the time they are displayed on the Service or from the effective date determined by the Company.
3. In the case of material changes, the Company shall provide notice through the Service or by other means deemed appropriate by the Company, a reasonable period before the effective date.

Article 22. Language

These Terms are prepared in Japanese and English. In the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese version and the English version, the Japanese version shall prevail.

Article 23. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court or the Tokyo Summary Court shall have exclusive agreed jurisdiction of first instance over any and all disputes arising in connection with the Service.